Equine Horsehide Belting Leather from Japan
Tough equine horsehide leather from whole skins, further prepared after tanning for belting in agricultural and light machinery. It qualifies for HTS 4107.19.70.30 as non-fancy, hair-free leather from whole equine hides designated for belting. Known for its natural oil content enhancing flexibility.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document equine origin with veterinary certificates to confirm compliance with Chapter 41 exclusions
• Ensure no reversible tanning; provide processing details to prevent shift to raw hide headings